3921.03
Lodge system.

(A)
For
purposes of section
3921.02 of the Revised Code, a
society is operating on the lodge system if it has a supreme governing body and
subordinate lodges into which members are elected, initiated, or admitted in
accordance with its laws, rules, and ritual. The subordinate lodges shall be
required by the laws of the society to hold regular meetings at least once in
each month in furtherance of the purposes of the society.

(B)
A society may organize and operate lodges
for children under the minimum age for adult membership. Such children shall
not be required to be members of local lodges, nor shall they be given a voice
or vote in the management of the society.